Purple stichtite is a rare chromium-bearing carbonate mineral best known from deposits in South Africa, where it commonly occurs intergrown with green serpentine. This striking color contrast forms when stichtite develops as a secondary mineral during the alteration of ultramafic rocks. The vivid purple hues are caused by trace chromium, while the surrounding serpentine reflects the host rock’s magnesium-rich composition. Often found in massive or fibrous aggregates rather than distinct crystals, South African stichtite is prized for its dramatic natural coloration.
Size 7 x 4.5 Cm
Weight 71g
( Conversion: 1 inch = 2.5 Cm )
Origin: Barberton District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Please note that this is a natural product, sometimes stones and crystals have small imperfections and blemishes.
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